How to Count the Number of Sundays in a Month Using Excel Formula

Learn the exact Excel formula to count Sundays in any month quickly and accurately. Step-by-step guide for Excel date functions.

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To count the number of Sundays in a month in Excel, use the formula: `=SUMPRODUCT(--(WEEKDAY(DATE(YEAR(A1),MONTH(A1),ROW(INDIRECT("1:"&DAY(EOMONTH(A1,0))))),2)=7))`. Replace A1 with the cell containing any date in the month you are interested in.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How can I count the number of specific weekdays like Mondays or Fridays in Excel? You can use a similar formula adjusting the WEEKDAY value. For example, replace the weekday number in the formula to count Mondays (value 1) or Fridays (value 5).
  2. What does the WEEKDAY function do in Excel? The WEEKDAY function returns a number representing the day of the week for a given date, where the numbering scheme can be customized to start the week on Monday or Sunday.
  3. How do I get the last day of the month in Excel? Use the EOMONTH function with EOMONTH(date, 0) to return the last date of the month for the specified date.
  4. Can I automate counting Sundays for multiple months in Excel? Yes, by referencing different date cells and copying the formula downward, you can count Sundays for various months automatically.